FLEXIBLE TREE HILASON WESTERN BARREL RACING TRAIL SADDLE PRODUCT ID: HSTT206AM LEATHER: Premium Quality Genuine Thick Skirting Leather. COLOR: Antique Mahogany. SKIRT: Square Skirt. TREE: Unique Super Strong FLEX-TREE. Specially Designed Durable Flexible Rubber Bars. SEAT: Black Rough out Leather Seat. HORN: Rawhide Horn. CANTLE: 4.5 inches. TOOLING: Handtooled Carvings. GULLET: Fits 6 inches to 8 inches. RIGGING: D's Inskirt. BASE: Quality Synthetic Wool. WEIGHT: About 22 pounds EXTRAS: Matching Front and Rear Cinch Straps TO SEE OTHER SIZES OF THIS SAME ITEM, PLEASE CLICK HERE! EVENLY DISTRIBUTES THE WEIGHT of the rider Makes the horse FLEXIBLE, FASTER and SERENE Allows the horse to take SHARP AND QUICK turns during racing Prevents PRESSURE POINTS Extremely COMFORTABLE for both the horse and the Rider Allows the horse to have a FREE MOVEMENT of muscles Encourages OBEDIENCE Keeps the horse ENERGETIC for an extended period of time FITS A RANGE OF TYPES OF HORSES, from Draft, gaited to Pony Very LIGHT Weight AFFORDABLE PRICE. Similar quality saddle is about $1500 Reduces Equestrian related expenses like veterinarian expense, trainer ext Uses regular western accessories. Sizes runs like regular western saddle Hilason Flex Tree Saddles are yet another addition to its "Lesser-Tree" approach to saddle building. This saddle has a rigid Cantle and Pommel made out of Fiber-glass but has its bars made of Specially Designed Flexible Durable Rubber which has been tested and tried to withstand pressure, temperature and Moisture. The flexibility of the bars provide adjustment and positioning of the saddle away from pressure points thereby providing a comfortable and perfect fitting saddle for both the horse and the rider. This shock absorber saddle is built with traditional look and feel but falls in a class between a traditional treed saddle and the popular Hilason Treeless saddle. The main objective of this saddle is to have the experience of a regular tree in its construction yet providing additional movement to the horse by the flexible bars. It is tested to fit a wide variety of horses that have been suffering from regular treed saddles. The Hilason Flex tree saddle is designed with precision for minimum weight and maximum "close contact" experience. Due to its amazing Flex Tree feature, it fits on to horses brilliantly and provides utmost comfort to both the Horse and the Rider. This saddle is made of top quality harness leather and craftsmanship. The stirrups have Blevin buckles to provide quick changes in stirrup length and accommodate a wider height range of riders. Some of the unique features of this lightweight saddle is its close contact and pressure relief attributes. The Hilason Flex Tree saddles are for those who have high regards for Comfort of both the horse and the riders. You may use these saddles in any activity, competition or show with confidence. Hilason Flex Saddles are specifically designed for barrel racing, trail riding, pleasure, reining, penning, endurance and light-weight roping events. All Hilason Flex-Tree Western Trail / Barrel Racing Western Saddle are almost identical in construction, material and structure. The main differences that exist between the huge varieties are the colors and sizing. The color options available are Black, Dark Brown, Light Tan, Dark Tan and Mahogany. However, a saddle could be custom made for any other color of choice as well. In seat sizing, we make different sizes ranging from 10" up to 22". If the size you need is not available in stock, it can be custom made specifically for your needs. Other modifications may also be implemented if you do decide to custom order a saddle. Call 1-888-HILASON or email us now to get a custom saddle of your choice! Past Reviews Payment Terms Shipping Terms Return Policies Customer Services CommentFrom Date / TimeItem #Revived in excellent shape. Would buy from seller again!Seller lifesshortridehardktm( 6 ) 11/1/2012 1:38:29 AM271079896264A+++Seller babyvette78( 348 ) 10/31/2012 4:40:06 PM251144109842I love my new saddle. Seller is awesome!Seller seton1234( 1 ) 10/30/2012 9:13:57 AM360498341093Just got the saddle, it is beautiful. Hoping it rides as good as it looks!Seller vohssa2012( 1 ) 10/19/2012 9:32:00 PM271079188810Great looking saddle, haven't gotten to ride in it yet...looking forward to itSeller jcdfarms( 29 ) 10/17/2012 6:02:02 PM251137733256Fricken awsome of the chart super service fast as lightening shipping LOVE IT!!!Seller malindascott88( 212 ) 10/12/2012 5:36:51 AM230858936592Thank you, arrived quickly! Seller hors3y77( 229 ) 10/9/2012 11:40:59 AM230857023938Saddle just as describedSeller arendsla( 177 ) 10/1/2012 3:09:09 PM251140740282Shipped quickly-unfortunately didn't fit so had to return, but like the Co.!Seller kjax307( 6 ) 9/29/2012 12:51:41 PM230852405956very fast shipping, just what I ordered.Seller dashners( 33 ) 9/21/2012 1:41:43 PM271039452929Beautiful saddle - great transaction. A+++++Seller hcdc1968( 646 ) 9/18/2012 1:06:33 PM251051568865Good eCRATERer.Seller sharon4348( 162 ) 9/6/2012 1:40:08 AM251052443415Very nice saddle, excellent quality, glad I chose a Hilason!! Thank you.Seller breyer-nut( 1067 ) 8/25/2012 12:23:11 AM251130000393Super nice saddle. Well built. Shipping time was excellent! Very Happy! A++++Seller honse2005( 286 ) 8/17/2012 12:03:04 AM180919909774This is a really great quality saddle - goodbye textan!!! Hello HilasonSeller myrusty2012( 4 ) 8/14/2012 6:19:16 AM230834706884Great quality, nice leather! Very Pleased with the price and transaction!!Seller ssgnmtcs( 393 ) 8/14/2012 1:05:44 AM251044913589great shippingSeller raceboatjohnny( 138 ) 8/5/2012 12:59:24 PM251100012157Thank you!!! Love it!!!Seller robotsloth13( 1 ) 7/12/2012 3:09:31 AM230816059476Fast shipping - very nice saddle! thank you!Seller electric_dad( 402 ) 6/19/2012 11:07:05 PM230704017486Very PositiveSeller jallwood92( 8 ) 6/18/2012 5:20:02 AM251018491581 Past Reviews Payment Terms Shipping Terms Return Policies Customer Services We accept PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express and echecks. 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